Delegate Webster moves to amend the bill by striking out the
title and substituting therefor a new title, to read as follows:House Bill No. 105-"A Bill to amend and reenact §60-3A-2, §60-
3A-2a, §60-3A-4, §60-3A-6, §60-3A-7, §60-3A-8, §60-3A-10, §60-3A-
10b, §60-3A-11 and §60-3A-12 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as
amended; and to amend said code by adding thereto a new section,
designated §60-3A-10d, all relating to the issuance of retail
licenses for the sale of liquor; classifying retail licenses for
the sale of liquor; setting forth legislative findings; defining
certain terms; authorizing the Alcohol Beverage Control
Commissioner to issue retail licenses for the sale of liquor;
establishing certain standards for the issuance of licenses within
market zones; limiting the issuance of retail licenses to operate
mixed retail liquor outlets; authorizing the commissioner to adopt
certain standards for retail outlets; authorizing the Retail Liquor
Licensing Board to consider certain factors when authorizing
additional retail outlets; increasing the maximum percentage of
retail licenses a person may own; setting forth bidding procedures;
setting license fees; adding citizenship and character requirements
for license applicants; authorizing credit and background checks on
license applicants; providing a purchase option for active retail
licensees seeking to operate a freestanding liquor retail outlet; providing for financing for the purchase of a retail license for a
freestanding liquor retail outlet; and authorizing legislative and
emergency rules."